Pulling Unit Floorhand

We are seeking experienced pulling unit floor hands for our West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico offices.

The Floor-hand works under the direction of the Rig Operator. This individual is part of a crew that is responsible for the maintenance and day to day operation of the service rigs. General Labor using hand tools, power tools, and hydraulic tongs. Assists the crew in rigging up and rigging down the Pulling Unit, BOP, and Hydraulic Tools.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Competent with rig and all equipment.
• Performs general maintenance of draw works.
• Loads and off-loads pipe and assists in rig movement.
• Checks sand lines, tubing lines, shackles, and cable clamps to verify condition.
• Checks dies in slips and tongs to verify condition.
• Responds to emergency situations including hydrogen sulfide detection and major mechanical or structural failures.
• Trips pipe and rods – uses slips, tongs and elevators.
• Latch and unlatch tubing and rods
• Wrench rods.
• Knowledge of how pumping units run.
• Prepare and set up rig for workover.
• Knowledge of thread types, tubing sizes and rod sizes.
• Knowledge of working derricks and rig floor.
• Diagnose well problems.
• Perform service maintenance on rigs.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience on a pulling unit or other related fields
• Ability to handle physical workload
• Strong work ethic, dependable

Ways to apply:

• online at www.americansafety.net